Kristen Halbert

I mean, not if you don't speak Spanish. Or have basic analysis skills.

Actually, just the second thing.

What list must I be removed from to stop this? I just got a call asking if I was voting for Seth Moulton for Senate and frankly that's almost enough to make me unenroll from the party.

Okay I can go to bed now 😴

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There is nothing more "oh noooooo" then having a text conversation with someone, making a comment, and then see them start typing back --

but in your Signal chat.

It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.

But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"

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An ICON 😭

Given that any "training" or "practice" mandate imposed on ICE will depend on the Klansmen and Nazis of the Trump administration following through, I don't understand why the top priority for Democrats is not *taking away money* from ICE. It is the biggest source of actual leverage.

Quoting because I'm going to spend the next 3 weeks building my niece's musical theater knowledge JUST to make this joke

If there was ever a reason to advocate for cash over/in addition to cards, it's literally the ease of kindness.

Just gave a cash tip to my Uber driver with my now-standard message:

"Honey, you report what you feel like you should report."

I swear my mother's love language is "calling during meetings"

Steve I adore you (and SERIOUSLY owe you a coffee) but man I can't. 4 years of the DSC means I've already had to listen to him WAY too much for a Boston resident.

I'm a girl that likes trends and patterns, so this may go into the "convenient evolution of positions" folder for research purposes 📓

Now. If "even Seth" is saying this now. Feel free to check his feelings in 2018:

"Moulton says he is supportive of efforts to reform ICE — but not “willy-nilly” calls to abolish the agency."

www.boston.com/news/politic...

Another person was killed in ICE custody—adding to the highest death toll since the agency was created.

There's no reforming this.

We must abolish ICE, end qualified immunity for ICE agents, and ensure accountability.

Live: Man shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, police chief says A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.

The Star Tribune reports that federal agents "attempted to order local police from the scene" where a man was shot and killed by feds this morning, but Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara refused and "instructed his officers to preserve the scene."

"How niche are the jokes in your friend group?"

Depends on your hobbies, values, and love of visual data representation

My sister has MS and sometimes when she has flare ups I hit her bedside table with a paper and say "bad immune system! no!!"

Gallows humor is better than no humor at all.

Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders

Tr*mp has always been clear that he views the Justice Department as his personal force to terrify and punish those he considers to be enemies. Even when he does it over and over, we can’t let it become normal! www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...

Business as usual?

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy.

LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of MA

The LUCE network has been *doing* protection work since the beginning and has a ton of trainings this weekend. If you are in MA save their number to your phone and consider getting trained. www.lucemass.org

Massachusetts bakery receiving praise, death threats, over ICE cookies A Massachusetts bakery is receiving praise and trouble after a recent social media post received quite the response. On Sunday, The Sweet Boutique in East Longmeadow took to social media and you can s...

Oh yeah, Massachusetts is prepping. Apparently this bakery had anti-ice cookies and received death threats. They won't be open their usual hours tomorrow. Not out of fear, out of baked goods. They completely sold out and need to spend tomorrow restocking. fallriverreporter.com/massachusett...

I love you. I do. I just need you to ask me for things with more .0000001 seconds of notice 🥲

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I know our memories can soften over time, but man there is NO WAY that I was running my movement aunties through the wringer like these lil organizing nieces, nephews, and niblings of mine.

Jesus take the wheel.

Their momma called them prayer hands, so I’m calling them prayer hands!

My sister-in-law called her doctor's office to change her appointment because of a conflict.

It overlapped with the Bruno Mars presale.

She might be married to my brother, but that's my girl right there.

I sit on my hands, after accidentally sending a cascade of hearts during a part of a Zoom convo that did NOT call for that.

MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”

BREAKING: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a “transformational” donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group. This large gift comes just months after the Trump administration shut down counseling services for queer youth.

My latest for @wired.com:

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARK KELLY, United States Senator representing the State of Arizona, 120 Constitution Ave NE, Suite 516 Washington, D.C. 20002 Plaintiff, V. PETE HEGSETH, in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense, 1600 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, 1600 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 JOHN PHELAN, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Navy, 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20350 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20350 Defendants. Case No._ COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

9. If permitted to stand, the Secretary's censure and the grade-determination proceedings that he has directed will inflict immediate and irreparable harm. The censure, the grade-reduction process, and its inevitable outcome impose official punishment for protected speech, chill legislative oversight, and threaten reductions in rank and pay. Each of these actions also signals to retired service members and Members of Congress that criticism of the Executive's use of the armed forces may be met with retaliation through military channels. The Constitution does not leave such injuries to be remedied after the fact. Speech or Debate, First Amendment, separation-of-powers, and due-process protections must be vindicated at the outset, before the Senator is forced to submit to an unconstitutional and legally baseless proceeding. Senator Kelly therefore brings this complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief. Defendants' actions violate the First Amendment, the Speech or Debate Clause, the separation of powers, due process, 10 U.S.C. § 1370, and the Administrative Procedure Act. 11. In particular, Senator Kelly respectfully asks this Court to declare the censure letter, reopening determination, retirement grade determination proceedings, and related actions unlawful and unconstitutional; to vacate those actions; to enjoin their enforcement; and to preserve the status of a coequal Congress and an apolitical military.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF For these reasons, Plaintiff respectfully requests an order: a) declaring Defendants' actions unlawful; b) enjoining the enforcement of Defendants' actions; c) vacating and setting aside Defendants' actions under 5 U.S.C. § 706; d) staying the effective date of Defendants' actions under 5 U.S.C. § 705; e) preliminarily and permanently enjoining Defendants, their agents, employees, appointees, successors, and anyone acting in concert or participation with Defendants from 45 Case 1:26-cv-00081 Document 1 Filed 01/12/26 Page 46 of 46 implementing, maintaining, or giving effect to Defendants' actions, including the Secretary of Defense's determinations and threats of further criminal or administrative action; f) awarding Plaintiff reasonable costs and attorney's fees in accordance with law, including but not limited to 28 U.S.C. § 2412; and g) issuing any and all other such relief as the Court deems just and proper.

BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, DOD, and others over Hegseth's censure of Kelly and effort to reduce his retirement grade, alleging violations of the First Amendment, due process, Speech & Debate Clause, and federal laws.

Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.

Gargled salt water, put on an eye mask in the morning, used makeup for the first time in weeks, & wore real clothes for a Zoom meeting while on the tail end of this super flu.

Runny sneezy nose was an unpaid and unwanted extra actor in my carefully crafted play at seeming healthy 🙃

Sick as hell now, but glad to have the time to get over it.

MLK weekend is basically the Super Bowl of community service.